The European shorthair
is a
medium
-
sized cat
full of joie de vivre.
He asks for a lot of affection from his masters.
Playful, docile, the European shorthair is an easy-going cat.
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Origin
The European shorthair has been recognized since 1981 by the LOOF (Official Book of Feline Origins).
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Contrary to popular belief, the European cat or the European shorthair is a breed of cats often confused with the alley cat.
In order to avoid this confusion, the European cat was renamed European shorthair in 2007. The breed was officially recognized by the
LOOF
(Official Book of Feline Origins) in 1981.
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Despite its name, the European shorthair is not originally from Europe.
According to the LOOF, Julius Caesar and his legions introduced this breed of short-haired cats into Gaul from Egypt.
Character
Active and playful, the European shorthair loves the company of children.
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The European shorthair is an
affectionate
and intelligent
cat
, able to adapt to any type of environment.
Endowed with a sociable temperament, he can cohabit with other cats and even with dogs.
Active and playful, the European shorthair loves the company of children.
If he has to live in an apartment, a cat tree and many toys will be needed to allow him to spend his energy.
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If he has a garden, he will spend a long time outdoors hunting and walking.
Physical
The hair of the European shorthair allows it to withstand bad weather.
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The European shorthair is a
muscular and powerful
medium-sized cat
.
Male and female weigh on average between 3 kg and 5 kg and measure about 30 cm at the withers.
Its short and dense coat allows it to withstand bad weather.
All the colors of the dresses are recognized by the
LOOF
.
With the exception of chocolate, lilac, cinnamon and fawn.
In addition, its short coat does not require
any particular maintenance
.
A weekly brush stroke is usually enough to keep it looking its best.
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This breed of cats has a well rounded head and cheeks;
rounded eyes of colors: orange, yellow and green.
And a thick tail at the base, which elongates towards a rounded end.
Price
The
price
of a
European shorthair
varies according to the breedings and the pedigree of the line.
Male and female will not cost you the same price.
In general, it takes an average of
700 €
for a cat registered with LOOF, the official book of feline origins.
The highest bloodlines can be sold for up to
€ 1,200.
Health
The European shorthair is a
fairly robust healthy
cat
.
This breed of cats enjoys an important longevity.
It is quite common for this breed to reach 16-18 years old.
However, the European shorthair has a tendency to swallow its hair during its toilet and
during the moulting period
.
This buildup of hair in its stomach can cause vomiting and lead to complications in the cat's digestive tract.
Adopting an animal commits you, it's a decision that you will have to think carefully. Do not hesitate to contact your veterinarian or the shelter closest to you before starting. They will be able to give you advice on the breed of cats that will suit you best.